Robert Haas <robertmhaas@gmail.com> writes:
>> I think I'd prefer a GUC that allows specifying multiple directories
>> that are searched in order to a single symlinked directory.
>
> Why?
>
> I ask because I have the opposite preference, based on the precedent of pg_xlog.
I understand Andres preference, as it would allow a management somewhat
comparable to PATH or LD_LIBRARY_PATH here.
In an effort to reach consensus, what about having both, with the GUC
being empty by default? That way you have a default per-cluster place
where to stuff binaries to be loaded, and a GUC to manage finer settings
if needs be.
Regards,
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Dimitri Fontaine
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